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GN61 JVW

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 147,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 143,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 143,248 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 139,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 136,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,366 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 132,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 128,736 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 125,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 116,048 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 116,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 111,599 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 105,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

Side repeater units damaged - light output ok

Wipers smear

Fail 2 Dec 2017 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

Side repeater units damaged - light output ok

Wipers smear

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,080 miles

both front side repeaters lens missing

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r hand brake outer case worn though

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,325 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,263 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presented with only 7 seats

Pass 24 Dec 2013 32,971 miles

handbrake lever has high travel

only 6 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2013 15,778 miles

presented with only 6 passenger seats

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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GN61 JVW is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN61 JVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN61 JVW registered?

GN61 JVW is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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